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About Us

A law firm that truly cares about our clients and their recovery.

About Our Ohio Personal Injury Law Firm

Chester Law Group Co. LPA is an established personal injury law firm with 19 office locations throughout Ohio, including our main office in Akron. Our legal team helps accident victims recover compensation in a range of personal injury cases, such as car crashes, medical mistakes, property accidents and products liability claims.

We are led by experienced attorney David Chester. Attorney Chester has legal experience spanning three decades and has helped thousands of injured clients find justice. There is a very personal reason for Mr. Chester’s chosen profession. Having been injured in a motorcycle accident as a young man, he understands how difficult it is to secure fair insurance compensation without the help of a lawyer. Now as a seasoned personal injury attorney, he helps ensure clients do not face the same unfair treatment that he received many years ago.

How We Are Different

There are multiple reasons clients choose to work with us. From the “big reasons” such as our track record of success, to the “smaller reasons” such as the nurse paralegals on our team who review medical records, making sure every injury is fully documented and detailed.

Here are a few other reasons why past clients have trusted us with their cases:

We can advise on appropriate medical care: Finding proper medical care can be one of the first challenges for accident victims. Some do not have health insurance and cannot afford to see a doctor. Many find their family doctors will not see established patients for car accident-related injuries. Others do not understand what type of medical specialist they should see. Many personal injury attorneys do not or will not help clients address these concerns when appropriate. However, when you work with our law firm, we can assist you to obtain appropriate medical care when needed.

We help you protect your health insurance and other benefits: Our attorneys do more than just fight for fair compensation. We also help accident victims protect their health insurance, Medicaid and Medicare benefits, workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income. Many injured individuals do not realize that if they don’t follow certain rules, they may lose these important benefits. Our lawyers can help you secure compensation for your accident injuries and help you keep any other benefits you are currently receiving.

We have extensive trial experience: In today’s personal injury environment, it is essential for accident victims to work with an attorney who is known for trying cases. Although many claims will never see the inside of a courtroom, if the insurance company knows your lawyer doesn’t push for trial, it may be less likely to offer a fair settlement. Our lawyers, however, are widely recognized by insurance companies for our extensive litigation work. We are willing to take any case to court, regardless of the type or seriousness of the injury — and insurers know this.

We truly care about the welfare of our clients: This is not just a job to us; it is also personal. We become fully invested in our clients’ well-being and future. Throughout the entire process, our team will do all that we can to ease the burden and stress for you. This means you will work directly with an attorney on your matter. This also means you will be able to speak with someone at our firm whenever you need — including nights and weekends.

About Our Attorneys

We invite you to learn more about the individual credentials of each attorney.

David M. Chester – CEO

“The Most Important Aspect of a Personal Injury Case is Your Recovery.”

Location: Akron, Ohio
Phone: 800-218-4243

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Attorney David M. Chester has been an Ohio personal injury lawyer most of his legal career. After suffering a childhood injury at the hands of a careless driver, Attorney Chester understood the suffering that an injured victim endures. When he decided to become a lawyer, representing injured Ohioans was the obvious choice. From a single office, Attorney Chester has built a law firm with 16 offices located around the state of Ohio. His early life experience showed him that injured victims need compassion as well as competent, professional, aggressive representation. It is this philosophy that has defined attorney Chester and brought him the success he currently enjoys.

Attorney Chester received his Bachelors degree in Business Pre-Law from Bowling Green State University. He obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Cleveland State University College of Law, where he graduated 2nd in his law school class. After winning numerous law school awards, he finished in the top 3% on the Ohio Bar exam. He then moved from his home in Parma, Ohio south to Akron, Ohio where he established his main office.

Attorney Chester is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and the Northern District Of Ohio Federal Courts, and he is a member of the Ohio Association of Justice, a group of Ohio trial lawyers dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured Ohioans.

Professional Associations and Memberships

Fraternities/Sororities

Beta Theta Pi

Vincent J. Kloss – Attorney

Location: Akron, Ohio

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Attorney Vincent J. Kloss grew up on the east side of Cleveland, where he spent many years working for UPS. While working at UPS, he put himself through undergraduate college at John Carroll University where he received a Bachelors degree in history. Later, while still working for UPS, he obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Cleveland State University College of Law. Attorney Kloss has been a licensed attorney in the state of Ohio for over 20 years. Attorney Kloss came to join the fight against insurance companies with David M. Chester in 2003, where he is currently managing all legal aspects of the firm.

Attorney Kloss is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and is a member of the Ohio Association of Justice, a group of Ohio trial lawyers dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured Ohioans. He is also a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, and a member of the OSBA insurance committee.

Attorney Kloss lives in Northeast Ohio with his wife Michelle where he is an avid golfer.

Year Joined Firm

2003

Areas of Practice

100% Personal Injury

Bar Admissions

Ohio, 1985

Education

Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio

J.D.

John Carroll University

Bachelor’s Degree

Major: History

Classes/Seminars

Managing Medicare Issues Pre-Litigation, OAJ, 2012 – Present

Professional Associations and Memberships

Ohio Association of Justice, Member

Ohio State Bar Association, Member

Ohio State Bar Association Insurance Committee, Member

Akon Bar Association

Jennifer L. Weeks – Associate

Location: Akron, Ohio
Phone: 800-218-4243

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Attorney Jennifer L. Weeks has been working with the Law Offices of David M. Chester since 2008. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida in 1990 and her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 2006. While in law school, Ms. Weeks was a member of Cleveland-Marshall’s prestigious Mock Trial Team which she led to the school’s first ever regional final.

Ms. Weeks is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and a member of the American Trial Lawyer’s association. She is skilled at obtaining fair compensation for our injured clients and prides herself on not only being an attorney but a true counselor at law. Prior to her career as an attorney, Ms. Weeks was a fifth grade school teacher at St. Ignatius Elementary School in Cleveland, Ohio where she was nominated by her students for a local news channel teaching award.

Ms. Weeks lives in Northeast Ohio where she is raising a son. She is an avid tennis player, hiker and movie buff.

Year Joined Firm

2008

Areas of Practice

100% Personal Injury

Bar Admissions

Ohio, 2006

Education

Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio

J.D. – 2006

Honors: Member of Cleveland-Marshall’s Prestigious Mock Trial Team

University of Florida

B.S. – 1990

Major: Psychology

Professional Associations and Memberships

American Association for Justice, Member

Ohio Associaton or Justice, 2010 – Present

Past Employment Positions

Law Offices of Joseph T. Joseph, Associate Attorney, 2006 – 2007

St. Ignatius Elementary School, Fifth Grade Teacher, 2003 – 2006

Languages

English

Paul J. Murphy – Associate

Location: Akron, Ohio
Phone: 800-218-4243

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Attorney Paul Murphy has been practicing law since 2002. Born in Marion, Ohio, Attorney Murphy grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada and attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he received his Bachelor’s degree. Paul then moved to Oregon where he entered public service and was the Mayor of Molalla, Oregon. While in Oregon, Attorney Murphy entered law school and graduated from Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College with his law degree.

Prior to law school, Attorney Murphy worked for Standard Insurance Company, gaining first hand experience of the inner workings of the insurance industry. Paul has been a member of the Chester Law Group team since 2007 and regularly meets with clients to discuss claims. In particular, Paul performs contract work for Chester Law Group such as initial client intake meetings and contingency fee contract signings, and evaluation of coverage and liability issues, among other duties.

Attorney Murphy is a member of the Ohio Bar Association. He is married to Wendy and has five children. In his spare time he enjoys Trout fishing.

Year Joined Firm

2002

Areas of Practice

100% Personal Injury

Litigation Percentage

20% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

Ohio, 2002

Education

Lewis and Clark College Northwestern School of Law, Portland, Oregon

J.D. – 1987

UNLV, Las Vegas, Nevada

B.S. – 1983

Major: Political Science

Professional Associations and Memberships

Chester Law Group Team, Member, 2007 – 2014

Ohio Bar Association, Member

Joseph M. Gibson – Associate

Location: Akron, Ohio
Phone: 800-218-4243

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Joseph M. Gibson (Max) has joined the firm of Chester Law Group Co., LPA as a full time attorney. Max was born in Cleveland, Ohio.

He received his bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Walsh University in Canton, Ohio. While in undergrad, Max was a member of the Walsh University Business Club and was a founding member of the Walsh University Rugby Club.

Max went to law school at The University of Akron where he graduated in 2012. In law school,

Max worked for the Stark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Juvenile Criminal Division. Max also participated in the University of Akron Small Entrepreneur and Economic Development Legal Clinic advising local small businesses.

Upon graduating from law school, Max was admitted to the Ohio State Bar in May, 2013. He is a member of the Akron Bar Association and Ohio State Bar Association.

Areas of Practice

100% Personal Injury

Bar Admissions

Ohio, 2013

Education

University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio

J.D. – 2012

Honors: University of Akron Small Entrepreneur and Economic Development Legal Clinic Advising Local Small Businesses

Walsh University, Canton, Ohio

Bachelor’s Degree

Honors: Member, Walsh University Business Club

Honors: Founding Member of the Walsh University Rugby Club

Major: Business Management

Professional Associations and Memberships

Akron Bar Association, Member

Ohio State Bar Association, Member

Ohio Attorney for Justice, Member, 2013 – Present

Past Employment Positions

Stark County Prosecuting Attorney’s, Juvenile Criminal Division

Languages

English

Thomas Haskins – Co-Counsel

Location: Akron, Ohio
Phone: 800-218-4243

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Attorney Thomas F. Haskins hails from Barberton, Ohio. Attorney Haskins received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron graduating with Magna cum laude honors. Tom stayed at the University of Akron for law school where he was the Law Review Articles Editor and also co-chaired the International Law Symposium. During law school, Attorney Haskins worked as a paralegal for a local law firm. Tom has been licensed to practice law since 1976 and since then has been involved in his own litigation practice. Attorney Haskins began working with the Chester Law Group as litigation co-counsel and general counsel in 1999.

Attorney Haskins is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio, The United States Federal Court Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, United States Bankruptcy Court Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, The United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and The United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Akron Bar Association and the American Bar Association as well at the Ohio Association for Justice. Tom also serves on numerous committees including the Common Pleas Court Committee and Lawyers Assistance Committee.

Tom enjoys fishing, travel and spending time with his wife Elizabeth, his three children and grandchildren.

Areas of Practice

Personal Injury

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Wrongful Death

Medical Malpractice

Premises Liability

Construction Accidents

Litigation Percentage

40% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

Ohio, 1976

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Ohio

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Ohio

U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio

U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio

U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit

U.S. Supreme Court

Education

University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio

J.D.

Law Review: Law Review Articles, Co-Chaired the International Law Symposium

University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

B.S.

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Professional Associations and Memberships

Association of Independent Attorneys, Member

Akron Bar Association, Member

American Bar Association, Member

Ohio Association for Justice, Member

Nicholas DeGennaro – Co-Counsel

Location: Akron, Ohio
Phone: 800-218-4243

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Attorney Nicholas DeGennaro began practicing law in 2000. Attorney DeGennaro is a life long resident of north east Ohio. He was born and raised in Parma, Ohio where he attended Parma Senior School. Upon graduation he attended Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania where he studied political science, criminal justice and played NCAA football.

Soon after graduating from Mercyhurst College he began work for The Ford Motor Company in Brookpark, Ohio. At Ford he worked as the Workers’ Compensation Administrator from 1992 to 2000. While working for Ford, Nick attended law school at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and graduated in 1999.

It was at this time that Nick started his private law practice in the area of Workers Compensation. Soon after, Nick met David Chester in 2002 and began to work closely together including co-counseling litigation cases to this present day.

Today, Attorney DeGennaro devotes his attention to the areas of representing injured workers in their workers’ compensation claims, Social Security Disability claims and personal injury litigation. Attorney DeGennaro works with his associate Ben Pfouts at the Akron office.

Nick lives in Chagrin Falls, Ohio and is married with two great children. In his spare time, Nick enjoys coaching and playing soccer, fishing, cooking, as well as volunteering for multiple community based organizations.

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